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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.34, 12,887.42 and 5,361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.34, 12,887.42 and 5,361.18 is: 7,399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.34 : 12,887.42 = 5,361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.34/12,887.42 = 5,361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.34x = 12,887.42 × 5,361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.34x = 69,091,751.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,091,751.55/9,337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.52

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